Industrial Hygienist

Company: Suncor Energy
Location: Commerce City
Posted on: November 19, 2022

Job Description:

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise. Are you looking for a unique opportunity to directly influence the health & safety culture at our Commerce City refinery? Join our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS or EH&S) team at our Commerce City refinery, which is the largest refinery in the Rocky Mountain region and the only petroleum refinery in Colorado. Working with multiple internal stakeholders in operations, maintenance, engineering, turnaround, as well as external contractors, you will maintain workplace health and safety by identifying, evaluating, and controlling exposure to occupational health hazards including chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, and physiological. As the Industrial Hygienist, you will act as product safety liaison to the business and steward standards, guidelines, processes, and procedures with the aim of minimizing the risk of illness as a result of worker exposure to hazards. You will assist in the development and implementation of programs and processes that support the business and Suncor's enterprise wide industrial (occupational) hygiene requirements. Minimum Requirements: Five years of work experience within the Industrial Hygiene (IH) field Bachelor's degree or diploma in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health and Safety, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related environmental field Previous experience in a refinery, petrochemical or other industrial setting preferred Advanced knowledge in identifying hazards and controls specific to processes and activities in work areas and/or environmental aspects and a continuous improvement mindset Working knowledge of industrial health and safety legislation, product safety, chemical management, community response (e.g. noise/odors, etc.), case management, etc. Experience conducting hazard assessments, incident investigations, analyses, audits and self-assessments Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements Skilled technical writing and presentation skills to report monitored results to management Intermediate to advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel A valid driver's with a driving record acceptable to Suncor A valid passport, as international travel may be required Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation or membership in good standing of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) would be considered an asset Responsibilities: Conduct workplace assessments to identify, quantify and control risk to people, property and equipment to identify and mitigate potential site chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, and physiological issues Provide technical support to site EHS peers with evaluation of health hazards, recommend mitigations, and validate effectiveness of implementation Interpret and apply IH processes (including respiratory protection, hearing protection, radiation safety, etc.) and validate organizational compliance Develop IH governing documents Represent Suncor and Health & Wellness at committees/associations and interface with regulatory authorities Coordinate or supervise work with external consultants and ensure their safety when at site Ensure privacy and confidentiality processes are followed to maintain confidentiality of health and exposure records Plan and complete site-level IH projects Location and other Key Details: You will work out of our Commerce City refinery, located at 5801 Brighton Blvd. Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs, including being on-call as appropriate and potentially working night shifts as necessary during large scale outages, turnarounds, and/or emergencies You will be required to use ladders and work on elevated work sites such as scaffolds and towers with the ability to perform in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces Salary and Compensation Details: Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work $100,000 to $110,000 annual salary and an annual incentive program Great work/Life balance, including a generous vacation program Competitive benefits programs offering choice and flexibility Generous pension and 401(k) savings plans Why Suncor? Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway---, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations). Suncor is developing petroleum resources while advancing the transition to a low-emissions future through investment in power, renewable fuels and hydrogen. With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions - all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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